They are grown in mild climates throughout the world. Cabbage plants have leaves with a waxy coating. This coating usually gives the leaf a graygreen or blue-green color. A firm well formed, compact heart of leaves with max 3-4 large outer leaves; minor soil deposits allowable on outer leaves only. Clean cut stem. Free from foreign matter. Crisp juicy leaves; slightly sweet flavour; free from foreign and 'off' smells or tastes.